First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

Russell R — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:26:58 GMT

I had the BRNR Mini Copper and moved into the 280 from that. I find this one easier to hit, especially off the deck and better dispersion and distance even being 25cc smaller in size.

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

Jim R — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:52:09 GMT

Looking to add a mini-driver to my game. Have been using existing driver off deck for certain Par 5’s and long Par 4’s. Testing the cally Elyte next weekend. Waiting for a Titleist fitting to be scheduled at my club. Any thought's/experience on other mini brands/models?

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

Edward K — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:35:14 GMT

[quote user="duke m"]Is it a driver or an old fashioned 2 wood?

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For those that have actually seen one, you can pretty safely put it in the 2-Wood category. It's a great look though, especially if you don't care for the huge driver heads of today.

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

Ryan K — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 02:11:57 GMT

So after playing The Grint Tour and winning a couple tournaments I accrued $300+ in PGA Superstore credits. Went to the store and ordered 12 April and it came in the mail today. I swapped out the shaft with my 3 wood immediately and headed to the range. After swapping the heavier weight to the face in one word… WOW!!! I currently game a TSR4 driver and I almost don’t see a difference in distance. It’s farther than my TSR3 3 wood and straighter. My local Golf Mart in San Diego had a demo and I was averaging 260 off deck or a tee. This thing is amazing. I’m so stoked to play it in a 4 man scramble tomorrow. Thank you Titleist for bringing back the 983. Just kidding but if you can afford it you need to get this in your bag immediately.

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

Graham B — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:00:10 GMT

Just waiting for my GT280 to show up, I currently have the Brnr. If I had to guess, the GT will be easier to hit off the deck, distance/spin will be very close to each other, making the GT a more versatile weapon.
but that's just a guess. I have a Full Swing launch monitor, so when the GT shows up, I will have some relatively accurate info to compare spin/distance/dispersion...

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

Chris92009 — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:19:10 GMT

I have finally played about 6 rounds with my new mini driver 280. Here are my results, the length compared to my GT 2 driver is about 8-10 yards shorter (still about 260-275 yards). The ease of getting down the middle is much easier than my standard driver with less spin.

Overall, I love it! I am really about this club now in my bag for the year!!

Cheers

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

Scott C. — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:17:23 GMT

Count me as someone that is super excited to get this in my bag. I placed an order after a "mini-demo" at my local Roger Dunn. My reasons, I've always gravitated to smaller heads in the wood category. I tend to hit my TSR 2+ off the tee more than my driver. I've been fit numberous times for a driver, although I can hit it far, I just tend to spray it at the worst time.

My numbers during the demo were really solid. Carry was baout 245-255, rollout was about 7-15 yards depending on spin. The look was absolutely for my liking.

It's on order, just hoping it gets here soon!

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

Chris92009 — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:53:02 GMT

It is a driver, I just recd mine and I am playing with it today. Looks beautiful at setup!

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

duke m — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:14:04 GMT

Is it a driver or an old fashioned 2 wood?www.titleist.com/.../d9bher8epn1ljwau4brn

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

Jonathan S — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:15:24 GMT

I just got fit last Thursday for GT280, I currently carry the TSR2+, here are my observations:

Current TSR2+ carry is 260-270 with a mid height and spin around 3500
Shaft is Black 1K X Stiff

I was fit into GT280
Carry was 270-280 with Spin around 3100
Height peaked out around 130 ft, much higher than TSR2+
Dispersion was much tighter with GT280 also
Shaft was 1k X-Stiff but 1 inch short

I found Gt280 easier to hit off the turf and overall a hotter faced club. I cant wait to get mine in the mail later this month. Highly recommend getting fit, i would have never gone 1 inch short but wow did it feel good!

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

Jordan W — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 13:44:09 GMT

Has anyone compared the GT280 alongside the TM mini? I've been having some good results with the TM mini, but my preference always tends to sway back to Titleist.

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

DHirsch — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:46:32 GMT

How does it compare to the TSR2+ ?

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

LSands — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:30:29 GMT

Just ordered mine yesterday, cannot wait to try it out!!! Hoping for a little extra accuracy on tight fairways. Thank you, Titleist, for finally releasing the mini!

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

David V — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:25:05 GMT

May I ask some honest questions here? With the launch of the mini driver and the hefty price tag, how do people afford purchasing this club. The pros, who could afford it, get them for free. I am just curious on how people afford it or justify it. I am a teacher. My family does not live beyond our means. We prioritize living debt free and staying debt free. With only a mortgage left, I just have a hard time justifying the cost of these new clubs. I know any of the mini drivers would be a drastic upgrade since my 3 wood is from 2002. Since a foot surgery, I can't put enough weight on my foot to hit my driver straight any longer. I can only hit my 3 wood off the tee if I want to enjoy my round. Hence my interest in the mini drivers. I can save up the money for the club. But I just can't justify the cost where kids sports, braces, college, x, y, and z are out there to pay for. Any suggestions? Once our house is paid off, I do plan to save to get fitted for a full set of Titleist clubs. But until then, I am just curious on how people afford to purchase these clubs, especially those of you planning on getting the mini driver. Is there a way to purchase the demo versions from fitters? Thanks everyone and have a great day. Keep hitting them straight down the fairways and firing at greens!

David

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

David V — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:02:00 GMT

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

Chris92009 — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:06:05 GMT

Love the review, Thanks for sharing.

Just ordered mine...cant wait to try it out! My Titleist rep has a sample club and it looks amazing in person!!

RE: First review of the NEW Titleist GT280 Mini Driver

Mike C — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:30:30 GMT

I have long been on the fence about picking up one of these mini drivers. Some days I struggle with driver where my 3w is one of my most consistent clubs in the bag. Would love to demo this and see if it has a place in my bag.